MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone for Camera
Product Information
The MKE 600 is a shotgun microphone designed for indoor use. It is
important to read and follow the safety instructions and the
instruction manual provided with the product. Only use attachments,
accessories, and spare parts specified by the manufacturer.
Improper use or misuse of the product may result in damage, and
Sennheiser does not accept liability for such damage. Before using
the product, please ensure compliance with country-specific
regulations. The MKE 600 features a 3.5 mm jack connection and
comes with the following components: 1. Foam windshield –
attenuates wind noise by approximately 25 dB. 2. Low Cut switch –
reduces wind and impact noise by attenuating frequencies below 100
Hz. 3. LED operation indicator – provides information about the
microphone’s status. 4. BATT ON/OFF battery switch – controls the
internal battery power. 5. Lower part of the microphone body –
covers the battery compartment. 6. XLR-3 socket (male) – for
connecting the microphone cable. 7. Shock mount with flash mount
adapter – provides stability and compatibility with various
devices. The MKE 600 can be powered either through phantom power
via the XLR connection or by an internal battery.
Product Usage Instructions
Phantom Powering via XLR Connection: 1. Connect the XLR-3
socket (female) of the microphone cable to the XLR-3 socket (male)
of the microphone. 2. Connect the other end of the microphone cable
to the video camera, camcorder, or recording device. 3. The LED
indicator will light up, indicating that the microphone is
operational. Internal Battery Powering: 1. Unscrew the lower
part of the microphone body by turning it in the direction of the
arrow. 2. Insert a battery or rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5
V/1.2 V), ensuring correct polarity. 3. Screw the lower part of the
microphone body back to the microphone by turning it in the
direction of the arrow. 4. Set the battery switch to ON to switch
on the internal battery or set it to OFF to turn off the battery
power. 5. The LED indicator will provide information about the
battery status. – LED lights up red for approximately 1 second
after switch-on and then goes off: Internal battery power is
switched on, and the operating time is up to approximately 150
hours. – LED lights up red permanently: Low Batt, indicating that
the battery is almost empty, with approximately 8 hours of
remaining operating time. – LED flashes briefly red on switch-on:
Battery is empty, and the microphone is not operational. Remember
to remove the battery when not using the microphone for extended
periods to prevent self-discharge. Using Low Cut: Set the
Low Cut switch to the desired position: – Linear frequency
response: No attenuation of frequencies below 100 Hz. – Attenuated
frequency response: Frequencies below 100 Hz are attenuated to
reduce wind and impact noise.
MKE 600
Instruction manual
Important safety instructions
1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product. 2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product.
Always include all instructions when passing the product on to third parties. 3. Only use attachments, accessories and spare parts specified by the manu-
facturer. 4. Caution: The protective basket and pop shield must be completely dry when
you mount them on the microphone. Moisture can cause malfunctions or damage to the capsule. 5. Connect the microphone only to microphone inputs and supply units that provide 48V phantom powering in accordance with IEC 61938. 6. Do not attempt to open the product housing on your own. The warranty is voided for products opened by the customer. 7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product, when the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 8. Use the product only under the conditions of use listed in the specifications. 9. Let the product come to ambient temperature before switching it on. 10. Do not operate the product if it was damaged during transportation. 11. Always run cables so that no one can trip over them. 12. Keep the product and its connections away from liquids and electrically conductive objects that are not necessary for operating the product. 13. Do not use any solvents or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the product. 14. Caution: Very high signal levels can damage your hearing and your loudspeakers. Reduce the volume on the connected audio devices before switching on the product; this will also help prevent acoustic feedback.
Intended use
The product is designed for indoor use. It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not named in the corresponding instruction manual. Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from improper use or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting the products into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations!
MKE 600
Delivery includes
· MKE 600 shotgun microphone · MZS 600 shock mount · MZW 600 foam windshield · KA 600 adapter cable · Instruction manual · Storage pouch
Delivery includes
· MZQ 600 microphone clamp · MZH 600 “hairy” windshield · KA 600i connection cable for mobile devices with 3.5 mm TRRS jack
connection For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”.
The MKE 600 shotgun microphone
The MKE 600 is the ideal video camera/camcorder microphone able to handle even demanding filmic challenges. Due to its high directivity, the MKE 600 picks up sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointing and effectively attenuates noise coming from the sides and rear. The switchable “Low Cut” filter additionally minimizes wind noise. Because some video cameras/camcorders do not provide phantom power, the MKE 600 can also be battery powered. A battery on/off switch prevents the battery from discharging prematurely; “Low Batt” is displayed.
Features
· Pronounced directivity · Maximal rejection of side noise · Switchable “Low Cut” filter minimizes wind noise · Phantom or battery powering · Battery switch with “Low Batt” indicator · Rugged all-metal housing · Very good suppression of structure-borne noise · Supplied with foam windshield, shockmount and adapter cable for cameras
with 3.5 mm jack connection
MKE 600
Product overview
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1 Foam windshield attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dB
2 “Low Cut” switch
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3 LED operation indicator
4 BATT ON/OFF battery switch
5 Lower part of the microphone body (covers the battery compartment)
6 XLR-3 socket (male)
7 Shock mount with flash mount adapter
MKE 600
Putting the MKE 600 into operation
The MKE 600 offers a choice of phantom powering via the XLR connection or internal battery powering.
P48 phantom powering via XLR connection
f Connect the XLR-3 socket (female) of the microphone cable to the XLR-3 socket (male) of the microphone 8.
f Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the video camera/camcorder or recording device. The LED 3 provides the following information:
LED
P48 phantom powering
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switched on; the microphone is operational
If phantom powered via the XLR connection, the microphone is continuously in operation (the BATT ON/OFF battery switch has no function).
Internal battery powering
f Unscrew the lower part of the microphone body 5 by turning it in the direction of the arrow.
f Insert a battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V). Observe correct polarity when inserting the battery.
f Screw the lower part of the microphone body 5 back to the microphone by turning it in the direction of the arrow.
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f Set the battery switch 4 to ON to switch the internal battery on or set the battery switch to OFF to switch the battery power off.
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The LED 3 provides the following information:
LED lights up red for approx. 1 second after switch-on and then goes off
lights up red permanently
flashes briefly red on switch-on
Internal battery power
switched on; operating time: up to approx. 150 h
“Low Batt”, battery is almost empty; approx. 8 h of remaining operating time after initial display
battery is empty; the microphone is not operational
When not using the microphone for extended periods of time, remove the battery to prevent self-discharge.
,,Low Cut” verwenden
f Set the “Low Cut” switch 2 to the desired position. 2
Switch position Frequency response of the microphone linear frequency response frequencies below 100 Hz are attenuated to reduce wind and impact noise
MKE 600
Cleaning and maintaining the MKE 600
CAUTION DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT DUE TO LIQUIDS! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product.
f Keep all liquids away from the product.
f Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
Technical data
Pick-up pattern Frequency response Sensitivity
Max. SPL
Equivalent noise level A-weighted Power supply
Current consumption Operating time with battery “Low Batt” indicator
Diameter Length Weight Operating temperature
super-cardioid/lobar
40 Hz to 20 kHz
with P48 powering: 21 mV/Pa with battery powering: 19 mV/Pa
with P48 powering: 132 dB SPL with battery powering: 126 dB SPL
with P48 powering: 15 dB (A) with battery powering: 16 dB (A)
48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3 or battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V)
with P48 powering: 4.4 mA
approx. 150 h
< 1.05 V; approx. 8 h of remaining operating time after initial display
20 mm
256 mm
128 g (without battery)
-10 °C bis +60 °C
MKE 600
Polar diagram
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25
90°
dB
30° 60° 90°
120°
150°
125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz
180°
120°
150°
2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz
Frequency response curve
dB V -20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70 50 Hz 110000 Hz 200 Hz
Linear ,,Low Cut”
500 Hz 1.10k0Hz 2 kHz
5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
MKE 600
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany, Publ. 09/22, 536956/A02
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